Tucson to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Tucson. When it is noon in Tucson, it is 05:00 in Sydney.
Phoenix (UTC-7) → Sydney (UTC+10)
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When it's 20:00 in Tucson, it's 13:00 in Sydney
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Tucson & Sydney✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,582 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.8h
Time Difference
+17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tucson
23:00
Sydney
09:00
Tucson
02:00
Sydney (+1)
12:00
Tucson
05:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Tucson
08:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Tucson
11:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Tucson
14:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Tucson
17:00
Sydney
03:00
Tucson
20:00
Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tucson behind Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Tucson. When it is 12:00 noon in Tucson, it is 05:00 in Sydney. Tucson operates on America/Phoenix (UTC-7), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Sydney from Tucson?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Tucson and Sydney. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Tucson time (09:00–11:00 in Sydney).
Does the Tucson to Sydney time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Tucson and Sydney
The distance between Tucson and Sydney is approximately 12,582 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sydney time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.